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Senator Cynthia Villar retained her ranking as the richest member of the Senate based on her 2018 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). Villar’s declared net worth as of Dec. 31, 2018 was pegged at P3,719,941,858 with zero liabilities. She was followed by Senator Manny Pacquiao, who reported a net worth of P3,005,808,000. […]
The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to mandate all educational institutions to provide all students with neutral desks. Neutral desks are tables or armchairs that are suitable for both right-handed and left-handed students. With 17 affirmative votes, zero negative and zero abstention, approved was House Bill No. 8654, otherwise known […]
A bill sponsored by Senator Win Gatchalian that seeks to further strengthen the powers and functions of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) was approved by the Senate on third and final reading. Senate Bill No. 2133, or “An Act Further Strengthening the Powers and Functions of the Authority of the Freeport […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill that would increase the tobacco excise tax to ₱70, in a bid to not only curb tobacco consumption among Filipinos but also raise funds for the government’s universal health care program. Gatchalian expressed optimism that Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2177 will […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has renewed his call for the immediate passage of a bill that would increase the tobacco excise tax to ₱70, in a bid to not only curb tobacco consumption among Filipinos but also raise funds for the government’s universal health care program. Gatchalian expressed optimism that Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2177 will […]
Reelected Senator Sonny Angara has vowed to push for vital measures that would improve the lives of members of vulnerable sectors, such as senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Angara said he will prioritize bills seeking to double the pension for the elderly, create a national commission for seniors, increase the wages for teachers, […]
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure creating judges-at-large positions in the lower courts to address the overloading of cases in the trial courts. Senate Bill 2065, under Committee Report No. 496, or the “Judges At-Large Act of 2018” was approved with 17 affirmative votes, zero negative vote and no abstention. […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of a bill seeking to increase excise taxes on tobacco products within the remaining nine session days of the current 17th Congress. In a press conference, Gatchalian said the “best opportunity” to pass the proposed tobacco tax increase is during the last session days before the 17th […]
Senator Cynthia Villar, in her campaign sorties around the country, pushed for the creation of more livelihood opportunities to benefit women, especially mothers who can’t afford to leave their children and the family home. “Syempre tayong mga nanay, maraming responsibilidad sa bahay. That is why I established livelihood projects in communities na malapit lang at […]
Making sure that more Filipinos will benefit from the government’s “Build, Build, Build Program,” Senator Cynthia Villar brought construction training courses to the communities. Through the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG), Villar said 10 mobile construction schools were deployed to different areas in the country to teach courses on masonry […]